Featured Exhibit

 

Historical Sketch and General Roster (1881-1925) of August Wentz Post #1 of Davenport, Iowa

 

 

This was the first post established in Iowa, just a few months after the original in Decatur, Illinois, and was the first west of the Mississippi River. Over 700 names are recorded in these records.

Donated by John Dooley of Iowa




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GAR News release from May 4, 2009